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Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
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Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
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TAT tourism festival showcases diversity of Kingdom
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/03/2024
» The much-anticipated Thailand Tourism Festival is back with a myriad of attractions, activities and outstanding products from five regions, at Hall 1-4 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, from Thursday to April 1.
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Black and white reminiscences
Life, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
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Tradition meets innovation
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/01/2024
» Embark on a mesmerising journey of Thai cultural heritage in "Miscellany Of Khon", a programme that breathes new life into khon, a traditional masked dance drama that traces its roots back to the Ayutthaya kingdom. Hosted by the 18 Monkeys Dance Theatre in collaboration with the Unfolding Kafka Festival, this blend of film screening and live dance performance will transport audiences to an unexpected realm of khon as envisioned by a new generation steeped in contemporary arts while maintaining the cherished traditions of the past. The enchanting spectacle unfolds at Slowcombo, Pathum Wan, from Feb 29 until March 1.
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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
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Mahanakhon Festive Carnival: A Dazzling holiday experience
Holiday Time, Published on 22/12/2023
» Step into a winter wonderland like no other as King Power Mahanakhon transforms into a magical holiday destination, featuring live performances, thrilling games, delicious food, and even Santa Claus visits.
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Fifth amendments
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 15/12/2023
» Amplifying the number, the 55th anniversary of the Seiko 5 Sports is marked by an exhibition comprising five zones and the theme "Find 5 Styles: Find Your Own Style".
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The flight of the Eagle Hunters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2023
» Ten years ago, photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit, also known as JKBoy, embarked on a journey to Mongolia to capture portraits of the Eagle Hunters Tribe. Accompanied by a local guide, Jatenipat had to go door to door to search for members of the clan as only a few still make a living from the profession these days.
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Exhibition reveals Mongolia's sacred Tsam dance
Life, Published on 30/10/2023
» A sacred masked dance from Mongolia is portrayed through a collection of vivid photographs on show during "People And Their World: Tsam – The Dance Of Gods" at RCB Artery, 1st floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Dec 5.
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